Category Archives: Easy Food Recipes

Soy and Ginger Pork Chops

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Olive oil, for greasing 1 whole star anise pod 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 (8-ounce) bone-in pork chops, about 1/2-inch thick 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar

Ethiopian-Inspired Spicy Chicken Stew

Photo by James Ransom Serves 4 Author Notes One of my favorite things about living in Los Angeles is discovering new flavors. The first time I tried Ethiopian food, I had doro wat, which is a spicy chicken stew. Doro wat has some kick to it, and there are many different spices that contribute to

Unstuffed Cabbage

Serves 6 Author Notes It’s that time of year when stuffed cabbage recipes seem to be everywhere. OK, maybe it just seems that way to me because, admittedly, I do spend a ridiculous amount of time reading food magazines, food blogs, cookbooks, etc… I like to say that all this food reading is for work

Gajar Halwa

Photo by Amrutha Harsha Rao Prep time 30 minutes Cook time 1 hour Serves 12 Author Notes Diwali is one of my favorite times of the year! The lights, lamps, parties, and most of all, THE FOOD! I remember as a child we always loved celebrating all the Indian festivals in a very opulent manner

Jalapeno & Green Pepper Corn Bread

Serves 8-12 Author Notes Slightly spicy, fluffy and delicate. Comfort food at it’s best. An easy side dish any time of the week —Marisa R Ingredients CornBread 1 cup whole wheat bread 1 cup whole grain corn flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Pinch salt & pepper 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin

Hot Dog Fried Rice

Photo by Julia Gartland Prep time 5 minutes Cook time 25 minutes makes 4 to 6 servings Author Notes Jessica Battilana refuses to lose the pleasure of cooking when making family dinner. The author of Repertoire (and a forthcoming cookbook from W.W. Norton) has a number of knockout recipes, including this hot dog fried rice.I’ve

Mushroom and Pea Tart (vegan friendly)

Serves 6- 8 Author Notes I think that everyone should have a vegan recipe or two in their repertoire. Not only are more people choosing veganism, a lot of people have food allergies and intolerences to dairy and egg. With my son having food allergies, I am always appreciative of having something for him at

Classic Spaghetti Puttanesca

Ingredients:1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil3 whole large garlic cloves, thinly sliced6 whole fillets oil-packed anchovies1 whole 14-oz. can crushed tomatoes6 whole cherry tomatoes, quartered3⁄4 cup mixed green and black olives (3 ½ oz.), sliced3 tbsp. large, salt-packed capers, soaked 15 minutes in water, then drained1⁄2–1 tsp. red pepper flakes1 sprig fresh oreganoKosher salt1 lb. spaghettiCoarsely

Best-Ever Rib Rub

This rib rub is great on way more than just ribs. Try it on a roast chicken or even a whole roasted cauliflower! If you’re not a fan of spicy food, go easy on the chili flakes or omit them completely.Made it? Let us know what you think in the comments below!Advertisement – Continue Reading Below1/4